Seeing Oscar standing proudly on one leg,
Tang Lan didn't say anything—
He simply cast a seemingly casual glance at Tang San.
Tang San's eyes lit up!
He had just received a signal from his big brother!
With absolute confidence, he took a bold step forward.
Meanwhile, Oscar's heart sank halfway into despair.
Again?!
His own teacher was stealing from him?!
A Control and Power Attack Type soul master—
competing for a Gem-attribute spirit bone?!
That was way too much!
Tang San completely ignored Oscar.
—His brother had given him the signal.
An 80,000-year-old spirit bone!
Even if it wasn't perfectly compatible, it would still provide an enormous boost.
Not to mention, it had space attributes!
Just look at Gu Rong—
His Bone Dragon Martial Soul combined with spatial abilities made him incredibly elusive!
Another Choice
Tang Lan didn't immediately assign the bone—
Instead, he picked up the 70,000-year-old spirit bone and said:
"This 70,000-year Obsidian Will Left Arm Bone is also a Gem-type, but it came from a plant-type soul beast—the Obsidian Ink Bamboo."
"Its soul bone ability will likely boost willpower and defense."
"Like the previous one, it's not limited to support-types."
"Anyone want to contest it?"
Xiao Wu and the others remained silent.
After all, with Tang San fighting for the Gem-attribute bones,
and both of them being left arm bones,
this…
Didn't this seem a little too coincidental?
—Perhaps the sect master wanted to give one to each of them?
Tang San thought the same.
"Brother, how about this—we each take one?" Tang San suggested.
Oscar nodded silently.
He had already given up on the 80,000-year bone.
Even getting a 70,000-year bone was a great deal.
But Tang Lan didn't respond to Tang San.
Instead, he picked up the 80,000-year-old Shining Silver Void Left Arm Bone and held it between Tang San and Oscar.
Tang San smiled confidently.
Oscar remained calm, neither contesting nor resisting.
Tang Lan hesitated for a moment…
Then handed the bone to Tang San.
"Thanks, Brother!" Tang San beamed with joy.
He knew it!
His big brother definitely loved him!
"Alright, go absorb it." Tang Lan waved him off.
Tang San eagerly went to a corner, sitting down cross-legged.
Meanwhile, Oscar—
Though he was a bit disappointed, he didn't let it show.
Instead, his attention remained fixed on the 70,000-year spirit bone in Tang Lan's hand.
As a Gem-attribute spirit bone,
it was perfect for support-types.
Among everyone here, he was the most qualified to receive it!
"Impossible!"
Suddenly, a furious roar filled the room,
drawing everyone's attention!
They all turned toward the source of the voice—
And saw Tang San, looking absolutely furious,
staring at the Shining Silver Void Left Arm Bone on the ground.
Huh?
Wasn't he supposed to be absorbing it?
Why was the spirit bone still there?
Tang San, filled with unwillingness, picked up the bone and pressed it against his left arm.
But the moment he tried to absorb it—
A silver light flickered—
And the Shining Silver Void Left Arm Bone fell off again.
Soul Bone Rejection?!
Tang San's eyes turned bloodshot, his chest rising and falling violently.
Again?!
First, he was rejected by the 100,000-year-old bone.
And now, even the 80,000-year-old one wouldn't accept him?!
Tang Lan fell silent.
Then, he reached out,
his golden soul power swirling around the spirit bone,
lifting it back into his hand.
He activated Mirror Flower, Water Moon,
silently concealing the faint shattering light from his Vast Sea Soul Seal.
Tang San, completely dazed, didn't even notice.
Without any hesitation,
Tang Lan turned and handed the spirit bone to Oscar.
"You try it."
Oscar: (゜_゜)
He had already given up!
He never expected Tang San to fail at absorbing it?!
Oscar quickly accepted the spirit bone, struggling to suppress his excitement—
His mouth was practically twitching from trying not to grin!
Without wasting any time,
he hurried off to another corner,
activating his Nine Yang Divine Skill to absorb the spirit bone.
Success!
Tang San stared, unblinking.
One second…
Ten seconds…
One minute…
The process was smooth and flawless.
There wasn't the slightest sign of rejection.
Tang San's face twisted in rage.
Why?!
Why could that damn support-type absorb it—but not him?!
It worked for him, but not for me?!
Tang Lan, standing to the side, silently used Mirror Flower, Water Moon to suppress the smirk forming on his lips.
Then, he handed over the 70,000-year Obsidian Will Left Arm Bone.
Tang San, unwilling to accept defeat, grabbed the spirit bone and pressed it against his arm.
Activating absorption!
"Pa—"
The sound of the spirit bone falling to the ground
was like a loud slap across his face.
It left Tang San's mind completely shattered.
His expression twisted through all shades of color, as if someone had thrown him into a dyeing workshop!
No One Else Dares to Try
Tang Lan wordlessly picked up the spirit bone and looked around at Dai Mubai and the others.
They exchanged glances—
But not a single person dared to step forward.
It was Xiao Wu who finally spoke up:
"Brother, since it's a Gem-type spirit bone, it would suit Rongrong best. Why don't we exchange it with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan for another one?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
A spirit bone that boosted willpower and defense would be useful to them—
But for Ning Rongrong, it would be a huge enhancement.
Even though she wasn't an official core disciple, she was still part of their team.
—More importantly, her family was rich!
If they traded this spirit bone for another one,
given Tang Lan's personality, the replacement would most likely still go to them.
A perfect win-win!
Only Tang San, desperate for any spirit bone, would randomly pick one.
Tang Lan accepted the suggestion, storing the bone away.
Water-Attribute Spirit Bone—Not for Tang San
Next, Tang Lan picked up the 20,000-year Weak Water Wraith Left Arm Bone.
Tang San's eyes locked onto it immediately.
But before he could speak,
Xiao Wu cut in forcefully.
"A water-attribute spirit bone should go to Bing'er or Yue'er."
—She just didn't want Tang San to have it!
"That does seem best," Dai Mubai agreed. "I have fire attributes now, so this one wouldn't work for me. I'm out."
One after another, the others all declined, opting out of the competition.
With the whole group against him,
could Tang San still argue?
More importantly—
If he failed to absorb another spirit bone due to attribute incompatibility,
that would be humiliating beyond repair!
Tang San hesitated… and backed down.
Tang Lan then turned to the Shui sisters.
"Give it to my sister!" Shui Yue'er said without hesitation. "I won't need a new spirit ring for a while—she's the better choice!"
Shui Bing'er was touched.
This was a spirit bone!
"Very good." Tang Lan nodded approvingly.
"That's the kind of unity and kindness I want to see."
"Bing'er, why are you still hesitating?"
Shui Bing'er stepped forward, accepting the Weak Water Wraith Left Arm Bone with both hands.
"Thank you, Sect Master!"
She then went off to absorb it immediately.
Fire & Darkness Attribute Spirit Bones—Final Two
Tang Lan picked up the 15,000-year Blazing Red Lion Right Arm Bone.
Clearly, a fire-attribute spirit bone.
Other than Tang Lan himself, the best fit was Dai Mubai.
Once again, Tang San didn't even get a chance to speak before the bone was handed out.
Next—
The 30,000-year Dark Mark Pegasus Right Leg Bone.
A dark-attribute spirit bone.
No doubt, it was meant for Zhu Zhuqing.
But—
Tang San couldn't sit still anymore!
Only two spirit bones left!
And they were both dark-attribute!
If he let this one go,
there would be nothing left for him!
"Brother! I want to try this one!" Tang San gritted his teeth. "Blue Silver Grass has high adaptability—it might even gain dark attribute enhancements!"
What kind of nonsense logic was that?
Anyone could see—
This spirit bone clearly suited Zhu Zhuqing better!
Tang Lan put on a troubled expression—
As if he were torn between his brother and his woman.
Then—
"Give it to Tang San," Zhu Zhuqing spoke up."I'll take the 10,000-year one instead."
Tang Lan sighed dramatically.
Then, he looked at the three who hadn't received any spirit bones:
Xiao Wu, Jing Ling, and Shui Yue'er.
"I'll support whatever you decide!" Xiao Wu smiled.
"My sister already got one, so I have no objections," Shui Yue'er added.
Finally, there was Jing Ling.
As a Skeleton Martial Soul user, he could also use a dark-attribute spirit bone.
But—
One was the sect master's younger brother, the other was the sect master's woman.
Did he dare to compete?
"I don't mind—I'll wait for the next opportunity," Jing Ling wisely said.
—The perfect example of knowing his place!
Tang Lan nodded in satisfaction.
Then, he handed the last two spirit bones to Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing accepted the Dark End Right Arm Bone without immediately absorbing it—
Instead, she turned to watch Tang San.
The moment Tang San grabbed his spirit bone,
he couldn't wait to absorb it.
Seeing this, the others also grew interested.
Could it be…
Would it happen again?!
(End of Chapter)
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